Election Laws - As introduced, makes changes to the process for voting absentee under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 5.

HB 851 amends Tennessee's absentee voting rules for citizens living overseas or serving in the military under federal law. It creates specific categories for "civilian overseas voters," "federal-only voters," and "military voters," clarifying who qualifies for absentee ballots. The bill requires applicants to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (like a passport or birth certificate) and overseas residence (such as a foreign lease or bank statement) when registering temporarily. This directly affects Tennessee residents temporarily or permanently living outside the U.S. who wish to vote absentee.